Coilovers, some advice?

I have a 2001 325ci with the OE sport suspension, at a little over 154k miles. Had this car for 7 years now! Also i am on stock sport 17" rims, style 44's. Been really noticing the shocks/struts are at it's end of life. so after some research I've pretty much decided to go with the KW V2. I do not track, just spiritual driving. I have drove cars with coils on them nd i like that stiff fealing it gives. I am more just afraid going for the V1's and not getting that stiff feel I am looking for. Which is why I will probably go for the V2 and get the dampening adjuster thingy!

The advice I really need is do I need to replace the rear shock mounts and get some front camber plates? I will probably go for the rear ones but camber plates are $300+ and I just don't want to pay for that. And would you guys recommend changing the control arm bushings while I am in there? Or would it be even needed?

Anything else I will need to install these V2's?

Will probably do the install myself and maybe grab a friend.

- Rear shock mounts
- Strut pinch bolts
- Shock mounting bolts
- Front strut mounts
- Front strut reinforcement plates


The front mounts are not always needed but make you job a LOT easier (no need to compress springs or take apart old front suspension)

And as far as I know, no camber plates are needed. Not sure what made you think otherwise.

Originally Posted by ac_2007

- Rear shock mounts
- Strut pinch bolts
- Shock mounting bolts
- Front strut mounts
- Front strut reinforcement plates


The front mounts are not always needed but make you job a LOT easier (no need to compress springs or take apart old front suspension)

And as far as I know, no camber plates are needed. Not sure what made you think otherwise.

Agreed. When I did my car I just did a check of the the parts that could be replaced. New top mounts do make the job easier but in some cases you can just re-grease and using a spring compressor.

Great choice on the KW V2s. If you need a price let me know.

Thanks for the replies, I don't know why I thought to beleive that I needed camber plates. Must have been just from all the DIY or videos I watched on Coilovers and saw most putting up camber plates. But I will be get front and rear mounts but were can I get the strut pinch bolts and shock mounting bolts, dealer?

Also forgot to mention if anyone else knows with my stock style 44 rims will I need any spacers to keep them clear?

Originally Posted by 325-Nick

Thanks for the replies, I don't know why I thought to beleive that I needed camber plates. Must have been just from all the DIY or videos I watched on Coilovers and saw most putting up camber plates. But I will be get front and rear mounts but were can I get the strut pinch bolts and shock mounting bolts, dealer?

Also forgot to mention if anyone else knows with my stock style 44 rims will I need any spacers to keep them clear?

Footnotes for the kit: When using original tires, wheel offset spacers may be required

On my KW Street Comforts I had to use spacers with my VMR wheels. The housing/spring come pretty damn close to the wheel without spacers.

5mm is typically plenty

Great choice by going with the KW V2's you are going to love them!



We do have them in stock ready to ship out same day PM coming your way.

I am also getting coilovers soon and was wondering where to buy new hardware? Or is it ok to use the old hardware?